Whether it was caused by Brexit, the American presidential election, or the hostilities in Syria, the spectre of economic uncertainty permeated the global economy and the aviation sector throughout 2016. The increased rhetoric about protectionist policies in some Western countries also threatens the trend toward increased air service liberalization, otherwise known as Open Skies. Yet, aviation is characterized by its ability to adapt and recover from adversity irrespective of the … [Read more...] about Strong year for aviation despite terrorism, geopolitics and economic uncertainty
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Latam’s Oct cargo traffic rose 1.5%
Latin America's Latam Airline group says its October 2014 load factor increased 1.6 points to 84.9 per cent and passenger traffic increased by three per cent while capacity increased by 1.1 per cent. Group cargo traffic increased 1.5 per cent on a capacity drop of 2.3 per cent. Cargo load factor increased 2.4 points to 62.9 per cent. The decrease in cargo capacity was a result of decreased availability in the bellies of passenger aircraft in addition to a reduced freighter operation. … [Read more...] about Latam’s Oct cargo traffic rose 1.5%
Latam's Oct cargo traffic rose 1.5%
Latin America's Latam Airline group says its October 2014 load factor increased 1.6 points to 84.9 per cent and passenger traffic increased by three per cent while capacity increased by 1.1 per cent. Group cargo traffic increased 1.5 per cent on a capacity drop of 2.3 per cent. Cargo load factor increased 2.4 points to 62.9 per cent. The decrease in cargo capacity was a result of decreased availability in the bellies of passenger aircraft in addition to a reduced freighter operation. … [Read more...] about Latam's Oct cargo traffic rose 1.5%
Abu Dhabi aiport cargo grew by 9.6%
Cargo activity handling in Abu Dhabi International Airport rose to 67,881 tonnes during the month of September, representing a 9.6 per cent increase when compared to 61,913 tonnes in September 2013. The airport has also reported a 23.9 per cent increase in passenger traffic as compared to last year. Aircraft movements increased to 13,070 in September 2014, recording 14.9 per cent growth when compared with 11,379 movements logged in September 2013. Commenting on the latest figures, Ahmad Al … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi aiport cargo grew by 9.6%
Dubai cargo volumes rebounded in Aug
Cargo volume at the Dubai International Airport bounced back by 4.3 per cent, reaching 192,902 tonnes in August compared to 184,877 tonnes during the same month in 2013. Year-to-date cargo reached 1,560,869 tonnes during the first eight months of the year, down 2.2 per from 1,596,772 tonnes recorded during the same period in 2013. Passenger traffic at the Dubai International Airport also rebounded from a three-month slump resulting from a major runway upgrade project to register a … [Read more...] about Dubai cargo volumes rebounded in Aug
